used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But you can talk and sing and travel about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
Andirons
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From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But you can talk and sing and travel about.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
Eh
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From this reading Eh?"
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
set up or found
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
and nothing more
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
PokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
deliver by singing
From this reading But you can talk and sing and travel about.
snugglingnoun
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
express a supposition
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But you can talk and sing and travel about.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
a special situation
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
male cat
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But you can talk and sing and travel about.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you were a Poker who could only poke it might seem queer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh, I don't know," said Tom, snuggling down on the cloud which he found to be deliciously soft and comfortable.
which person or people
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Poker Tells His Story "I suppose," said the Poker, after the Andirons had passed out of hearing distance, "I suppose you think it a very extraordinary thing that I, who am nothing but a Poker, should be satisfied with my lot.
