used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
how long something has existed
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a youthful male person
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
being one more than seven
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
at any time
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
how
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From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
newly-put-in
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
not any; not one
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
puttynounUS /ˈpʌti/
a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
in or at or to some place
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
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 Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Books.--Two books that left impressions on Jack.--Must a Christian boy be miserable?--Jack says "No."--So says Jack's mother.--Father gives his opinion.--"The Enchanted Rocks;" a fairy story.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
at the time that
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I remember, when I was somewhere about the mischievous age of eight or nine, how fond I used to be of getting to the putty round a newly-put-in window pane.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I WONDER if any of my readers ever think what the books they read are doing for them, especially the books they are most fond of?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know every book you read makes _you_ a little bit different?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By _you_, I mean the unseen part of you, your mind and character.
