used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
can't
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From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
cinemanounUS /ˈsɪnəmə/
a medium that disseminates moving pictures
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
the act of departing
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
be the source of pain
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
and nothing more
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
RevuenounUS /rɪˈvjuː/
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Remembering his promise, though made only to himself, he proposed going to the cinema.
male cat
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They chose the best the advertisements supplied and went off after an early dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
which person or people
From this reading Tom, who was present during the discussion that followed, wanted a Revue, but was overruled.
won't
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From this reading 'That won't hurt you for one night, Tom,' observed Mother, aware vaguely of his difficulty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You can't smoke,' he objected, but what he really meant was that he wanted to have his physical sensations stimulated by suggestive reminders that he was a breeding rabbit that had never left earth--earth which a single shower could turn into mud.
