used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
in addition
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
can't
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From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
CHAPLINnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
English comedian and film maker; portrayed a downtrodden little man in baggy pants and bowler hat (1889-1977)
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR MR.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
Grandma'snounUS /ˈɡrændmɑːz/
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
IMMORTALSnounUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “immortal” — a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IX.
the literary culture
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
come together
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
a form of address for a man
From this reading DEAR MR.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
pawnnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
on the contrary
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I MEET THE IMMORTALS Here are extracts from a number of letters selected at random from the mountain of mail awaiting me at the hotel:
the display of a motion picture
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
sneakedverbUS /sniːkt/
past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
refrain from harming
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
the day immediately before today
From this reading CHAPLIN,--I am enclosing pawn tickets for Grandma's false teeth and our silver water pitcher, also a rent bill showing that our rent was due yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course, we would rather have you pay our rent first, but if you could spare it, grandma's teeth would be acceptable, and we can't hold our heads up among the neighbours since father sneaked our silver pitcher to get some beer.
