used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
(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 If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "But I'm stronger and better now.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading "This cursed weakness," he groaned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
let fall to the ground
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "This cursed weakness," he groaned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
I'll
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From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
I'm
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From this reading "But I'm stronger and better now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But I'm stronger and better now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
over-rated
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From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
in the near future
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "But I'm stronger and better now.
carry out
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If I could have a drop of brandy now and then--not much--I should soon be all right."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This cursed weakness," he groaned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "This cursed weakness," he groaned.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walked on hurriedly toward the quarry, but he had over-rated his strength, and grinding his teeth with rage, he sat down and began to wipe his wet brow.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said, after a pause, during which he had been looking nervously round, "I'll go away and take her on the Continent for our wedding trip.
