used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
(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 After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
react verbally
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading * * * * * THE BEST LAID SCHEMES.
cocoanutnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
Emma
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From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
flour-bin
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From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
formulaenounUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪ/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
the act of departing
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
he's
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From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
set down according to a plan
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a unit of instruction
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
for more time
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
nudgesnounUS /ˈnʌdʒɪz/
plural of “nudge” — a slight push or shake
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
SCHEMESnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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the act of searching for something
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
slapsnounUS /slæps/
plural of “slap” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
carry out
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father nudges Mother and says, "Look, Emma, he's going to fall into the flour-bin."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let managers take a lesson from these few observations and they will no longer go about seeking an answer to the riddle, "Why did the cocoanut shy?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He does fall into the flour-bin, and Father slaps his own or Mother's knee with a roar of triumph.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After all, the old dramatic formulae were not drawn up without a profound knowledge of human nature.
