used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
(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 "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Mademoiselle Zizi sang the ballad.
bon
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From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
I'm
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From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
Roncherolle
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From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
deliver by singing
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
make steady
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Sing, and you'll see; I'm sure of succeeding at this method; I am waiting at the post."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My turn!" cried Alfred, lifting his glass in a hand that was far from steady.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
you'll
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From this reading "You went a little fast," said the professor; "but never mind, you'll do it all right."
Zizi
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From this reading Roncherolle sang and Mademoiselle Zizi drank, answered _bon,_ and swallowed her wine at one gulp.
