used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
any thing at all
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
a message received and understood
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
isn't
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From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
a unit of instruction
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
MERCHANTnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading THE MERCHANT SHOWMAN.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
myrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
on one occasion
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
SHOWMANnounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading THE MERCHANT SHOWMAN.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know tea comes from an evergreen plant, something like a myrtle, but that isn't much information, is it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERCHANT SHOWMAN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WELL, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
(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, so it is to be about tea to-day," Mr. Graham at once began.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Supposing I do not know anything about it, though; what are we to do then?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wait a minute, though, children," he then went on, "and you shall have a proper lesson to-day."
