used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
being joined in close association
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
not any; not one
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
express in words
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
a special situation
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
precisely as stated
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, it was a small thing to do; and in the second, I have grown attached to the dog, and am glad of his company.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can I say," she cried, "what can I do to prove how grateful I am?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My fireside would seem very solitary without him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Besides, there is no reason why you should feel grateful.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't think any proof of your gratitude is needed," he replied.
