used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
(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 Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
a youthful male person
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
despatched
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From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
Dinkie
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From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
Dinkie's
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From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
divisible by two
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
FlagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
how
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From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
be the source of pain
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And then I remembered that Peter wasn't an outsider.
I'd
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From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
and nothing more
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
laddie's
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From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
on the contrary
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I realized how much he had brought into my laddie's life, how much, in a different way, he had brought into my own.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And then I remembered that Peter wasn't an outsider.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
an educational institution
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
express in words
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And then I remembered that Peter wasn't an outsider.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then I remembered that Peter wasn't an outsider.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I even tried to tell him about this.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
wasn't
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From this reading And then I remembered that Peter wasn't an outsider.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter asked me if I'd seen Dinkie's school essays on _The Flag_ and _The Capture of Quebec_, and rather surprised me by handing over crumpled copies of the same, Dinkie having proudly despatched these masterpieces all the way to Philadelphia for his "Uncle Peter's" approval.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It hurt me, for just one foolish fraction of a second, to think my boy had confidences with an outsider which he could not have with his own mother.
