used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
(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 THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
any thing at all
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
for the reason that
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
didn't
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From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
not any; not one
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't I think of it before?" he repeated, his voice shaken with excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE LAKE OF FIRE Drew was all animation in an instant at the new hope that sprang up within him with its offer of possible safety for his companion and himself.
won't
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From this reading Oh, Allen, won't it be great if you are right?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No man can work like that and think of anything but what he is doing.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You didn't think of it before, because you were working like a slave.
