used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her first words were: "Away with you!"
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
baritonenounUS /ˈberətoʊn/
a male singer
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she said nothing just at first.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
increase twofold
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
Fellow-citizens
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From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But she said nothing just at first.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
and nothing more
From this reading But she said nothing just at first.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
a particular point in time
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But she said nothing just at first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she said nothing just at first.
express in words
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
express in speech
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She took a few steps further, walking as if she expected to have a badge pinned on her, or to receive a prize.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first words were: "Away with you!"
at the time that
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a double chin; and when she began to speak, which she did a moment later, it developed that she had a deep baritone voice.
which person or people
From this reading A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME She came into the room in the manner of one who was about to say, "Fellow-citizens!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her first words were: "Away with you!"
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her first words were: "Away with you!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her first words were: "Away with you!"
