used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
(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 As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That's the place for us!"
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading Hark to that now!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hark to that now!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That's the place for us!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
express in words
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
snobberynounUS /ˈsnɑːbəri/
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
strugglers
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From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hark to that now!
That's
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From this reading That's the place for us!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That's the place for us!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading As for me, I was torn between amusement at the rank snobbery of it all, and a tender pity for the pathos that lay behind!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That's the place for us!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Poor strugglers, clinging on to the fringe of society, squeezing out the extra pounds so badly needed for necessities, for--what?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bridget coughed in an impressive fashion which was intended to say, "Better class!
