used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
Adair
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From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
Alice
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From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
any person at all
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
blubbering
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From this reading "Stop your blubbering."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Daddy, are you hurt?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
else
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From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
divisible by two
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
be the source of pain
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
MacKenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
PATIOnounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop your blubbering."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alice cried, but even as she did, tears of laughter were rolling down her cheeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had never in her life seen her father in such a ridiculous position, which was saying something, for Adair MacKenzie had a knack of getting himself in more absurd situations than anyone else in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN A PATIO "Are you hurt?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stop your blubbering."
