used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not a meal; it is a religion.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
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From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
gropeverbUS /ɡroʊp/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not something to _like_, Mr. Dalny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Like it?
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It is not a meal; it is a religion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is not something to _like_, Mr. Dalny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not something to _like_, Mr. Dalny.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is not a meal; it is a religion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is not something to _like_, Mr. Dalny.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
possessing sweep
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not something to _like_, Mr. Dalny.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading You are in a fog, and the sun bursts through; you are in a tunnel, and are swept out into green fields; you grope in the dark, and an angel leads you to the light.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you like your picture," burst out Dalny, as he adjusted his collar and cuffs--part of the old man's happiness had reached his own heart now.
