used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lucky asked when the meal was over.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "How um foot feel?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
Fine's
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From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "How um foot feel?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
How
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From this reading "How um foot feel?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
occurring by chance
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Lucky asked when the meal was over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
and nothing more
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lucky asked when the meal was over.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
for a short time
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
um
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From this reading "How um foot feel?"
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucky asked when the meal was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading As Lucky had predicted the storm blew itself out during the night and the stars were shining in a clear sky when they ate breakfast shortly after seven o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Fine's a fiddle," Jack assured him and to convince him that he was telling the truth he took a few steps with only a slight limp.
