used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
(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 He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
for the reason that
From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
cannot
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From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
distortverbUS /dɪˈstɔːrt/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
divisible by two
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
germinateverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪt/
produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
how
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From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TRY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
and nothing more
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
not any; not one
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
by chance
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
a human being
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
SeaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading I will just look how "The Seaboard Parish" ends, and perhaps that will put into my head how I ought to begin.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, if I do write like him, it will be because I cannot help it.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He said all imitation tended to dwarf and distort the plant, if it even allowed the seed to germinate at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I TRY.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
produce a literary work
From this reading I hope no one will think I try to write like my father; for that would be to go against what he always made a great point of,--that nobody whatever should imitate any other person whatever, but in modesty and humility allow the seed that God had sown in her to grow.
