used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
anew
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
have
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
can't
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From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
couldn't
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From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
I'm
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From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
I'VE
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From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
for more time
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
the middle of the day
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
sea-birds
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From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
up to a particular time
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
male cat
From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we can't stand here in this storm talking about such things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I've listened to the calls of the sea-birds and heard the roar of the storm which I knew was coming, till it almost seemed to me I couldn't bear it any longer.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE RIVER "I'VE been here since noon," began Peter, "but it seems more like a whole day to me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't know you had any nerves," replied Tom.
you've
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From this reading I'm glad you've come, for I've got a chance to stretch now, and the sound of a voice will help to quiet my nerves again."
