used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
in addition
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
ast
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From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
bran-newadjective
conspicuously new
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
consonantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənts/
plural of “consonant” — a speech sound that is not a vowel
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
facileadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəl/
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
han'kerchief
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From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
holt
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From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
knounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
ked
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From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
measurablyadverbUS /ˈmeʒərəbli/
to a measurable degree
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
and nothing more
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
others
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From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
replacesverbUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are displaced by other consonants, measurably more facile; others are dropped altogether.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
tolenounUS /toʊl/
enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century
From this reading /D/ becomes /t/, as in /holt/, or is dropped, as in /tole/, /han'kerchief/, /bran-new/ and /fine/ (for /find/).
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
vowelsnounUS /ˈvaʊəlz/
plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading One finds, not only vowels disorganized, but also consonants.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Here we are upon a wearing down process that shows many other symptoms.
at the time that
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In /ast/ (for /ask/) /t/ replaces /k/: when the same word is used in place of /asked/, as often happens, /e. g./, in "I /ast/ him his name," it shoulders out /ked/.
