365
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From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
Bergmann
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From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
precedentsnounUS /ˈpresədənts/
plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
StopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Ten million,” said Mr. Satan, quietly but firmly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Stop a moment,” said Mrs. Bergmann, “I don’t see why we shouldn’t arrive at a compromise.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Certainly,” said Mr. Satan, with an expression of somewhat ruffled dignity, “we always allow leap year, but, of course, thirteen years will count as twelve.”
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “In that case,” answered Mrs. Bergmann, “we will take no notice of leap year, and we will count 365 days in every year.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am perfectly willing that you should have the control over my soul for a limited number of years--I believe there are precedents for such a course--let us say a million years.”
