(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 I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
cousins-in-law
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
a social unit living together
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
Gateses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
Horatio
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From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
kinfolks
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From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
immediately past
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
RationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His proper name was Horatio, of course, and he belonged to the family that gave the Revolutionary hero, Horatio Gates, to his country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not nearer than fourth cousins-in-law, I fancy, but we counted them among our "kinfolks" in Virginia, calling Mrs. Gates "Cousin Nancy," and Captain Gates, "Cousin 'Ratio."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Nancy's Nerves The Gateses were our distant relatives.
at the time that
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading I began to whoop the last of April, and kept it up all summer, when every other child on the plantation was entirely well.
whooping-cough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was slowly getting over the whooping-cough, having taken it, as I took most "catching" things that fell in my way,--with all my might.
