used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
I'll
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From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
Jose
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From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
Lillas
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From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
come together
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
Pastia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After you can get away, meet me at Lillas Pastia's inn."
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jose seems to himself to be doing things in a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has earned a court-martial already if it were known what he has done.
at the time that
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When we have started, and are about to cross the bridge, I'll give you a push.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You must fall--you could not see me locked up--one so young and gay!--and when you fall I shall run.
