used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
BACKEDadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this...."
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
DAPHNEnounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
distempernounUS /dɪˈstempər/
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
HOW
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
I'm
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
JONAHnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
KATHARINE
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
