used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
CARRIERnounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
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creepsnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
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discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
and nothing more
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
in the recent past
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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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prefer or wish to do something
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
engage in
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
belonging to the person speaking
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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an announcement containing information about an event
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
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have ownership or possession of
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
patronises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
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put an end to a state or an activity
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RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
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relapsesnounUS /riˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “relapse” — a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
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move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
the state of being asleep
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smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
for that reason; with the result that
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in or at or to some place
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
TEDnounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
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plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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(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”)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If she were not so gentle and loving and altogether sweet I should feel inclined to shake her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
at the time that
From this reading When I ask her what it is that is to come right she smiles and relapses into silence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Being my own employer, I stay on and make Mother Hubbard look worried.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading And the worst of it is she does not discuss my state of health as a sensible woman should, but just pets me and tells me it "will all come right in the end."
