used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
Amanda
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From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
disparagingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒɪŋ/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
divisible by two
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
an established custom
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
half-forgotten
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From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
take in marriage
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
on one occasion
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
once-contented
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From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
and nothing more
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
To recall to mind.
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Then two soft eyes shone into his life, and in their light he saw things differently, and he tried to redeem himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Even good fortune, in the shape of some half-forgotten meadow property suddenly becoming valuable, had not revived his once genial spirits.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The once-contented Colonel was being consumed by two great fires--remorse and love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If Amanda would only marry me!" sighed Colonel A Pepper, as he stacked the few dishes on the cupboard shelf and surveyed his untidy little kitchen with disparaging eyes.
a late time of life
From this reading For more years than he could remember he had been a victim of a deplorable habit.
