used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
in the past
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
(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 If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
for the reason that
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
Down-Jock
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From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
at any time
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
fiancenounUS /fiˈɑːnseɪ/
a man who is engaged to be married
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
Palestrinanoun
Italian composer (1526-1594)
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
Palestrinas
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From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If I have not done so, it is because it seems an obvious fact that all Palestrinas are engaged to be married.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
Thomas'snounUS /ˈtɑːməsɪz/
possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Have I ever mentioned that Palestrina is engaged to be married?
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
hard to endure
From this reading Palestrina does not like dogs, but she is trying to love Down-Jock for Thomas's sake.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
which person or people
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her _fiance_, who is called Thomas, is stationed with his regiment in Ireland.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A few weeks ago he sent her, as a token of his affection, a yellow dog with long hair.
