used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
terminate
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
don't
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From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
at any time
From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
Fred
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From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
the act of departing
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
How
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From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
lugubriouslyadverb
in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
express in words
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It looks to me as though we are in a regular mess.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS Billy was the first to break the portentous silence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
we're
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From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
in or at the place that
From this reading “We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way,” he chanted lugubriously.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “How in the world did you ever find it out, Billy?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It’s wonderful the way you catch on to things right away without any one having to tell you,” said Fred sarcastically.
