used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
(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 Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
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From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
react verbally
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
showing who or what does the action
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compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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opinion or judgment
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
held up in the air
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
a form of address for a man
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a condition requiring relief
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
PLUMadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading PLUM.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading “No,” she said decidedly, as she lifted her beautiful eyes, and steadily met his, “I do not need to think it over, and I could not give you any different answer later on.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Allison started, and something in his tone stirred her anger and instantly restored all her self-possession.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Very well; we will drop the subject for the present,” John Hubbard remarked, with compressed lips, and making a visible effort for self-control, “but I want you to think over what I have said, and be prepared to give me a different answer later on.”
