used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
(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 COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
COCOAnounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
diplomatnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæt/
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
Filippa's
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From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
and nothing more
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Filippa's mother and father both bowed and said I was complimentary, like a diplomat.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I was sipping it, the Padre remarked in good humor:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COCOA AND COFFEE The next morning Filippa's mother refreshed us all with a cup of fragrant cocoa, so that we might begin the day in good spirits.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I replied laughingly: "This cup of cocoa is so good, that I certainly would try to seize the Philippines for it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you Americans seize the Philippines merely for a cup of cocoa?"
