used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a boy or man
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
flamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
Hassan
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From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
HumaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
held up in the air
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
a particular point in time
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I will see to it myself."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
and nothing more
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I will see to it myself."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "He _shall_ have one!" declared an enthusiastic lady in the crowd.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
express in words
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That's pretty true, I reckon," replied the first man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, Hassan was safe on shore.
which person or people
From this reading It had been for only one moment that the flamingo had needed to support his burden; then it was lifted from him by a man in a boat, who took time to tell him that he was a "first-rate fellow, a famous fellow, and ought to have a medal from the Humane Society."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will see to it myself."
