used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
(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 Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
for the reason that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Brian
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From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ELEVEN.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
being one more than ten
From this reading CHAPTER ELEVEN.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
most important element
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
by chance
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
with low volume
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
on the contrary
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
not often
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
a special situation
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
at the time that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
