used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAMMAR AND PHRASE BOOK.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
BITEverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading GRAMMAR AND PHRASE BOOK.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
didn't
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From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
one or the other of two
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
GRAMMARnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading GRAMMAR AND PHRASE BOOK.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
HURDLESnounUS /ˈhɜːrdəlz/
a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
JA
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From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
NEEN
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From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
a brief written record
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
PHRASEnounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading GRAMMAR AND PHRASE BOOK.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
PLENTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
PRINCIPLESnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
PURCHASEnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
sight-seeing
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From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
express in speech
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
VERBnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
a message informing of danger
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
(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”)
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course there was much sight-seeing, and--I spent a good deal of time over the pictures, which----" The Philosopher shut his eyes, heaved an audible sigh, but said nothing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well", said O'Neill with a kind of sickly smile, "I didn't get so very much time, you see, either for the Literature or for the Language.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "And", continued Jack hastily without seeming to notice the interruption, "my efforts to speak Dutch were not always appreciated".
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
ZODIACnounUS /ˈzoʊdiæk/
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
From this reading JA AND NEEN.--WILL YOU BITE?--THE PURCHASE OF THE BOOKS.--A LITERARY FIND.--A PLENTIFUL HARVEST.--HURDLES.--THE VERB OF THE SEASON.--THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.--THREE PRINCIPLES.--A WARNING NOTE.
