used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
(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 “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
in addition
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
set up or found
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
HEU-HEU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
which person or people
From this reading “Who was it who first said that all men are fools?” he asked.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, I will add to the proverb; all men are cowards also in one matter or another, though in the rest they may be brave enough.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I do not know, but I think it must have been a woman, a pretty woman who played with them and found that it was so.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If so, she was wise, as all women are in their narrow way, which the saying shows, since they are left out of it.
Zikali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEGEND OF HEU-HEU Zikali stopped laughing and contemplated us with his hollow eyes.
