used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
dearly loved
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You may disturb me as often as you like."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may disturb me as often as you like."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may disturb me as often as you like."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
Moto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
Niani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "You may disturb me as often as you like."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
piteouslyadverb
in a piteous manner
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Ah, I did not mean you, dear master," replied Moto.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
scaldedverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪd/
past form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
Selim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
sententiouslyadverb
in a pithy sententious manner
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
(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, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
which person or people
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "That is what some people get for interrupting a good story," said Moto, sententiously addressing unfortunate Niani, who was rubbing his scalded feet and moaning piteously in a low tone; but the words were said as more of a hint to Selim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, well, go on with your story, and let it be a good one," urged Selim.
