againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It’s not as though I’m tremendously tied.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
don't
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From this reading Why don’t I leave the office?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
floppingverbUS /ˈflɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why don’t I leave the office?
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Why don’t I leave the office?
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Why don’t I leave the office?
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m exactly like that insect again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It’s not as though I’m tremendously tied.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading It’s not as though I’m tremendously tied.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading It’s not as though I’m tremendously tied.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why don’t I seriously consider, this moment, for instance, what it is that prevents me leaving?
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why don’t I leave the office?
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading For some reason”—Jonathan paused between the words—“it’s not allowed, it’s forbidden, it’s against the insect law, to stop banging and flopping and crawling up the pane even for an instant.
