used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
for the reason that
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
etc
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From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
a young female
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
inscribeverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
LeathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
LumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
joined in matrimony
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
not any; not one
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
no person; not anyone
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
an educational institution
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
at the time that
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
WoolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading "The Story of Lumber" "The Story of Wool" "The Story of Leather" "The Story of Sugar" etc.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _To G. C._ _a patient listener and a helpful critic I inscribe this book as a reminder of many happy hours which we spent together in the Old World_ _S. W. B._ Jean Cabot "lived around."
a late time of life
From this reading Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school.
