used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
a quantity of money
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
can't
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From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
ClarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
don't
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From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
engage in
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
Ruoara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
precisely as stated
From this reading She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can’t afford such luxuries,” added my father.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
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 “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can you do with her?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What can you do with her?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I don’t think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business,” I replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don’t want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water,” said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara _Clarion_, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.
