used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
at any time
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
come together
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
mushroomsnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːmz/
plural of “mushroom” — common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
not any; not one
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He invites me to join him, but I refuse.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
reproachfuladjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
express in words
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I meet Bobby retiring to the kitchen to cook his mushrooms himself.
To-day
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From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the first time in the annals of history that I was ever known to say no to such an offer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bobby regards me with reproachful anger, and makes a muffled remark, the drift of which I understand to be that, though I may _pretend_ not to be, I _am_ grown fine, as he always said I should.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-day it seems to me as if breakfast would _never_ end.
