used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
didn't
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From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
Let's
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From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
lisen
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From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
not one, and not any
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
a special situation
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
to-morrow
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From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "None of your lip," was the unexpected reply of the now plainly brutal constable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
precisely as stated
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought a lisen was a thing to sell that we ought to have thought of.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
We've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We've sold a good deal, but we've _some_ things left--very nice things.
which person or people
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We didn't bring any," said Noel, "but if you will give us an order we'll bring you some to-morrow."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These crochet needles----" But the Police, who had buttoned up his tunic in a hurry, said quite fiercely-- "Let's have a look at your license."
