used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
(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 “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
Basta
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From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
Berlitz-school
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From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
comfyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfi/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
don't
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From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
at any time
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
gillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
glibnessnoun
a kind of fluent easy superficiality
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
Hon
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From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
inharmoniousadjective
not in harmony
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
Mario
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From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
Overtired
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From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
powder-blanched
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From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
express in words
From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
SwathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Overtired, sir, was what I meant to say.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “It is inharmonious, and in English it jars; whatever it may do in Italian.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Swathed in towels, it was delicious to relax his powder-blanched limbs upon a comfy couch, while Mario went for dinner: “I don’t care what it is!
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Basta!” his master replied, with all the brilliant glibness of the Berlitz-school.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Hon. ‘Eddy’ winced: “I forbid you ever to employ the word gill, Mario,” he exclaimed.
