used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
Araby
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From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mercifully it is to be a short one.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
cannot
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From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
divisible by two
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
come to pass
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mercifully it is to be a short one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
MercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading Mercifully it is to be a short one.
a particular point in time
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mercifully it is to be a short one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
Roger
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From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
Scurvilegs
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From this reading Roger Scurvilegs frankly breaks down over it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mercifully it is to be a short one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
UDO
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From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Later on I shall become used to the situation; inclined, even, to dwell upon its humorous side; but for the moment I cannot see beyond the sadness of it.
produce a literary work
From this reading THEY ARE AFRAID OF UDO This is a painful chapter for me to write.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That to a Prince of the Royal House of Araby, and such an estimable young man as Udo, those things should happen.
