used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
Fontaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
hypocriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
joined in matrimony
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
not any; not one
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
a human being
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.
