(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 “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
AllynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
Cecil
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From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
without doubt or question
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
to or in any or all places
From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
I've
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From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It isn’t so late, is it, mother?”
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t so late, is it, mother?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It isn’t so late, is it, mother?”
It's
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From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It isn’t so late, is it, mother?”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
cut with a saw
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It isn’t so late, is it, mother?”
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
having a supporting base
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Find an Ally AS I ran around the corner of the house, I saw mother standing at the front door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
precisely as stated
From this reading “It’s very late, and I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, Cecil,” she said, reproachfully, as I sprang up the steps, “where have you been all this time?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, look at your hands!” she cried, as she saw me more clearly.
