used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
aren't
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From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It's me beautiful bye!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading "Sure, and it's me bye!
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come in, me darlint!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
darlint
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From this reading Come in, me darlint!
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
the act of departing
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
it's
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From this reading "Sure, and it's me bye!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sure, and it's me bye!
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
with speed
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
in a strange manner
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, and it's me bye!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
male cat
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A SOLDIER WOMAN "WHY, Molly, you aren't going to keep us out here in the rain, are you?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Tom looked up in surprise as he heard the young lieutenant's words; and while his fears were somewhat relieved by the assurance that his companion evidently had recognized the peculiar being before them, his confusion was not diminished by the reply which the strangely clad woman quickly made.
