used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “It's taking advantage of you--of your position.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
de-clared
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From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
don't
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From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It's taking advantage of you--of your position.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
engage in
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “It's taking advantage of you--of your position.”
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
except for; apart from
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “It's taking advantage of you--of your position.”
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
hard to endure
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
ungenerousadjective
lacking in magnanimity
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I shall not make any unnecessary sacrifices,” she de-clared, tartly, but there were tears in her eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
at the time that
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why are you so ungenerous as to refuse to help me now?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I have had a little experience with that kind of land pirates, and I don't like the system.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I did what I could to help you when you were trying to save me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It's taking advantage of you--of your position.”
