used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
(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 "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
without stop or interruption
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
Englis
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From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
give expression to
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
Guadalupe
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From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is he?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is he?"
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
engage in
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
express in speech
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
subterraneousadjective
being or operating under the surface of the earth
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
ver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conversation continued in English, and we were highly amused at the attempts of our new acquaintances to express themselves in that language.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is he?"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After failing, on one occasion, to make herself understood, Guadalupe said, with some vexation in her manner:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, ma'am, thank you," replied the major, and then a sort of internal subterraneous curse could be heard in his throat.
