used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
(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 How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
Betty
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From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Neither was Cyril doing home-lessons.
divisible by two
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
home-lessons
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From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
How
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From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither was Cyril doing home-lessons.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
possessiveadjectiveUS /pəˈzesɪv/
serving to express or indicate possession
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
pronounnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊn/
a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
express in words
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
an educational institution
From this reading Betty did not even open her school satchel, or peep at the cover of her books.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
SmyrnanounUS /ˈsmɜːrnə/
a port city in western Turkey
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither was Cyril doing home-lessons.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading ON THE ROAD Needless to say Betty did not "waste" any time that night over home-lessons.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How can the beginner of a great singer be expected to care whether the pronoun "that" in "I dare do all 'that' may become a man," is relative or possessive? or whether Smyrna is the capital of Turkey or Japan? or even whether the Red Sea has to do with Africa or China.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Instead, she copied out the words of her song and learnt them sitting there at the table with Cyril.
