used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
placed crosswise
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
the act of departing
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
JEWELSnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
lanainounUS /ləˈnaɪ/
an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
makai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
MinervanounUS /məˈnɜːrvə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
From this reading Miss Minerva smiled and rose too.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Minerva smiled and rose too.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
pau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
pilikia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
for a short time
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
be seated
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Miss Minerva smiled and rose too.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now I'm going makai to sit on the lanai, there to forget the pilikia of the day."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I expect Amos shortly," she said as they crossed the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Minerva smiled and rose too.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE TREE OF JEWELS Two hours later, John Quincy rose from the table where he and his aunt had dined together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Just to show you how quick I am to learn a new language," he remarked, "I'm quite pau.
