used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
children's
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From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
colicnoun
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading CONSEQUENCES.
deem to be
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
Elder's
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From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
information about recent and important events
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
sournessnoun
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The other was the sight of Morton Elder's face as he struck a match to light his cigarette.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dr. Hale retired from his gaily illuminated grounds in too much displeasure to consider the question of dignity.
Vivian
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From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One suddenly acting cause was the news given him by Vivian.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may have a fondness for grapes that are green, And the sourness that greenness beneath; You may have a right To a colic at night-- But consider your children's teeth!
