used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading I've kept my part of the agreement.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
haven't
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From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
I've
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From this reading I've kept my part of the agreement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
it's
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From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I've kept my part of the agreement.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I've kept my part of the agreement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I've kept my part of the agreement.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
with low volume
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But”--and he did show feeling here--“you are not to think that it has been easy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Sue,” said he, “it's Saturday at four.
which person or people
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You haven't had a word from me.
ZANIN
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From this reading |ZANIN came in quietly, for him; matter of fact; dropped his hat on the couch; stood with his hands in his pockets and looked down at Sue who was filling her alcohol lamp.
