used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
(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 Each member is pledged to answer all three questions frankly and truthfully."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
react verbally
From this reading Each member is pledged to answer all three questions frankly and truthfully."
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
Cordie
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From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Cordie.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Cordie.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Each member is pledged to answer all three questions frankly and truthfully."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
assemble or get together
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
and nothing more
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
Laurie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
engage in
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
not divisible by two
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Cordie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Each member is pledged to answer all three questions frankly and truthfully."
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading Each member is pledged to answer all three questions frankly and truthfully."
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The strange part is this: Just to make it a clearing up time of unsolved problems, each member of the group may select one other member of that group and may ask him three questions.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I know of an odd old custom which might prove interesting," said Laurie as the three of them walked arm in arm along the boulevard.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I've forgotten to what little out of the way corner of the world it belongs, but anyway, in the villages of that land, sometime near to midnight, on Christmas Eve, friends gather about small tables in their taverns and over the festive board talk of the year that is gone.
