used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
Addie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
any thing at all
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don’t believe it, and you can’t make me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don’t believe it, and you can’t make me.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
don't
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From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
engage in
From this reading "I don’t believe it, and you can’t make me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don’t believe it, and you can’t make me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
Pam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
Pamela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
express in words
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
thing'snounUS /θɪŋz/
possessive form of “thing” — a special situation
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you see, Addie, I don’t admit that Pam has been doing anything different from ordinary," argued Crow in her sober, level way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pamela has been behaving like a lunatic for weeks, and now she is taking her walks abroad at four in the morning and dragging the kid with her."
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The thing’s about as strong as it can be, and you won’t move.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must say, Crow, you are most awfully casual," said Adrian in an offended voice.
