used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading LUCILLE "I am Miss Lucille Darrel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was that by every implication of her being.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was that by every implication of her being.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
Darrel
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From this reading LUCILLE "I am Miss Lucille Darrel."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was that by every implication of her being.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LUCILLE "I am Miss Lucille Darrel."
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading She was that by every implication of her being.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
LUCILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUCILLE "I am Miss Lucille Darrel."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading LUCILLE "I am Miss Lucille Darrel."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
on one occasion
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
propel through the air
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
under normal conditions
From this reading People are usually cognizant of their own names, but few could throw more convincing certainty into the announcement than the speaker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One felt sure at once that her name was as she stated and had been so for a long time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The first adjective one would think of applying to Miss Darrel would be "positive."
