used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
(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 "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
rid of obstructions
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
Hayden
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From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
and nothing more
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
not in physical motion
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
carry out
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
precisely as stated
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
at the time that
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading --_Whittier._ "That is a very clear statement," said Mr. Hayden, as he handed the letter to Grace when she called the next evening.
Whoso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How shall I know if I do choose the right?"--_Shakespeare._ "Truth is one, And in all lands beneath the sun, Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
an affirmative
From this reading "O yes, indeed we can; but you take it home and read it with Kate."
but in spite of that
From this reading Grace went straight home with her prize for she was more interested than she cared to admit just yet, and Kate was still reluctant and fearful about the possible wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think we can get much of an idea from it?"
