used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "There, I'm better now.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
CindernounUS /ˈsɪndər/
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Get out!" cried Vince sharply.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get out!" cried Vince sharply.
the act of departing
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've got such a hasty temper sometimes."
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading I've got such a hasty temper sometimes."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
I'm
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From this reading "There, I'm better now.
I've
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From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
LadleverbUS /ˈleɪdəl/
put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There, I'm better now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Get out!" cried Vince sharply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
except for; apart from
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Get out!" cried Vince sharply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I've got such a hasty temper sometimes."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I've got such a hasty temper sometimes."
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I've got such a hasty temper sometimes."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There, I'm better now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
Vince
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From this reading "Get out!" cried Vince sharply.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
we're
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From this reading I'm afraid we're going to be drowned, Ladle, but I feel as if we ought to be doing something to try and save ourselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mike grasped the extended hands in a firm grip with both of his, as he said, in a choking voice,-- "Not half so bad as I've been to you, Cinder.
