used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
Ailie
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From this reading "So he does," said Ailie; "isn't it funny?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Isn't what funny?" asked Glynn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So he does," said Ailie; "isn't it funny?"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
take in solid food
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "So he does," said Ailie; "isn't it funny?"
Glynn
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From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
isn't
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From this reading "So he does," said Ailie; "isn't it funny?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
Jane
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From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
Martha
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From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So he does," said Ailie; "isn't it funny?"
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
the act of using
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
precisely as stated
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But, indeed, now I think of it, the very same may be said of man, for _he_ kills and eats up at least everything that he _wants_ to put into his jaws."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Isn't what funny?" asked Glynn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No doubt Aunt Martha and Aunt Jane were right," said Glynn, with a smile.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I confess, however, that crocodiles seem to me to be of no other use than to kill and eat up everything that comes within the reach of their terrible jaws.
