used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
in addition
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
recognizable; marked
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
don't
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From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
apart from; not including
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
a social unit living together
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
Frieda
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From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
a small worthless amount
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
Jacqueline
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From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
go away from a place
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
engage in
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
not any; not one
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
PROFESSORESS
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From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
Ralston
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From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I never could make up my mind to leave my husband under such circumstances."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
at the time that
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading No reason was given her by her sister except the ordinary one, that Jack wished to get away from the sad atmosphere of a country at war and also to see her family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PROFESSOR AND PROFESSORESS WHEN it was finally decided that Jack was to go home to the Rainbow ranch with her babies and Olive and Frieda for a visit, Frieda strenuously objected.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It seems to me that England is _his_ country and he has a good deal more work to do and goes through a lot more than you do, Jacqueline Ralston.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Certainly you don't show much consideration for Frank," Frieda protested when she first heard the news.
