used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
(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 The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading He paused, doubtful, clumsy.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He paused, doubtful, clumsy.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
Eh
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From this reading "Eh?"
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
hadn't
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From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, doubtful, clumsy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, doubtful, clumsy.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
having a supporting base
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
a just detectable amount
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The directness of her query figuratively brought him up all standing, canvas flapping and wind out of his sails.
wouldn't
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From this reading "A fair exchange, I think ... something that I wouldn't offer you if you hadn't been able to dream."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you offering me in exchange for my silly dream?" she inquired, a trace of spirit quickening her tone.
