used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
Albinus
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From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
Alma
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From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
Alvilda
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From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
Anton
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From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
I'm
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From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
Lasse
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From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
others
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From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
Poetry's
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From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
express in words
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
that's
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From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
they've
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From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading None of them can say they’ve not been treated fairly.
hard to endure
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But as for that,” she went on, turning to Lasse, “I’m sure the others have nothing to complain of either, as far as their names are concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Father was all for A at that time; they were all to rhyme with A. Poetry’s always come so easy to him.”
an affirmative
From this reading Albert, Anna, Alfred, Albinus, Anton, Alma and Alvilda—let me see, yes, that’s the lot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You ought to be ashamed of yourself, trying to get out of it like that,” said his wife, shaking her finger at him.
