used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
in actual fact
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
immediately past
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
not any; not one
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
poopstick
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From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
express the need or desire for
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
express in words
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were the usual sort of poopstick that often lurks behind such a story, I should say: "This is put in at the request of my friends."
at the time that
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am not responsible, and I will say no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Neither my brother's wife nor my own actually set down a word of the following.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading NOTE.--I have certainly written this chapter--with a pen, that is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will understand why when you have read this last chapter.
