used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you hear it?
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Don’t you hear it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don’t you hear it?
it's
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From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “That noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
semiconsciousadjective
partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It sounds like a band playing in the distance.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That noise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
What's
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From this reading “What’s what?” grunted the sleepy partner of her joys.
at the time that
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading When this suggestion finally penetrated the semiconscious mind of the husband, the absurdity of the idea called forth certain emphatic if not convincing negative arguments, all of which were met with the puzzling query, “If it’s not a band, what is it?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you hear it?
