used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
indefensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfensəbəl/
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
engage in
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
express in words
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll admit he did send me," said he with a grin, "but I came on my own account, too.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I could see my mother, as I had seen her two hours before at our poor midday meal,--an old, old woman, so broken, so worn!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you want to make it up with him?
you'll
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From this reading You can get back under the plum tree if you'll say the word."
