used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
Blacklock
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From this reading You quite captivated her, Blacklock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading You quite captivated her, Blacklock.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
haven't
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From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You quite captivated her, Blacklock.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
I'd
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From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
I'm
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From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
immediately past
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
for more time
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
and nothing more
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You quite captivated her, Blacklock.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
at the time that
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
showing curiosity
From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
but in spite of that
From this reading “By the way, you haven't been to see us yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
you'd
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From this reading Only this morning my wife was wondering when you'd come.
you'll
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From this reading “I'm sure you'll give me a few days longer,” was his easy reply, as if we were discussing a trifle.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'd like to accommodate you further,” said I, shedding that last little hint as a cliff sheds rain, “but your account has been in an unsatisfactory state for nearly a month now.”
