used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a youthful male person
From this reading He was the first boy Charity had ever played with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
Dyckman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
at any time
From this reading He was the first boy Charity had ever played with.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
milk-bottle
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From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
minxes
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From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He was the first boy Charity had ever played with.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
sailor-doll
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From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sometimes Jim Dyckman was foolish enough to wish that he had been his wife's first lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The minxes begin to flirt with the milk-bottle, then with the doctor, and then to cherish a precocious passion for the first rag sailor-doll.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But a man has to get up pretty early to be that to any woman.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Jim had come as near as any man may to being a woman's first love in the case of Charity, and what good had it done him?
