used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOKES AND CROAKS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
for the reason that
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
ButtonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
can't
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From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
CROAKS
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From this reading JOKES AND CROAKS.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Especially when there's dancing to follow.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially when there's dancing to follow.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Especially when there's dancing to follow.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
JOKESnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading JOKES AND CROAKS.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
Judy
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From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
KeannounUS /kiːn/
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
make square
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
carry out
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
there's
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From this reading Especially when there's dancing to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I can't see more than a square inch of neck in my own two by four."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
at the time that
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I'm beginning to feel that we shall issue happily out of all our troubles," cried Judy Kean, bursting into her friends' room without knocking, "and the reason why I feel that way is because when I am clothed in silk attire my soul is clothed in joy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Button me up, someone, please, so that I may take a good look at my resplendent form in your mirror.
