used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
it'll
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From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
in the near future
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
uproariouslyadverb
in a hilarious manner
From this reading A party of drunken sailors staggered in, singing uproariously, and almost fell over the bar.
someone who visits
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an uproar on the other side of the room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Hope it'll cure her--and that we can get out of this pretty soon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Strange things are happening within me."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One man had made up his mind to follow this fair visitor, and his woman was beating him in the face, shrieking her curses.
