used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But we must be careful, very careful.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But we must be careful, very careful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
Gerard
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From this reading Then Gerard said:-- “Look here.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then Gerard said:-- “Look here.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And we must keep our mouths shut.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And we must keep our mouths shut.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we must be careful, very careful.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And we must keep our mouths shut.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Gerard said:-- “Look here.
express in words
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading And we must keep our mouths shut.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
not in physical motion
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
thanksgivings
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From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Gerard said:-- “Look here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading But we must be careful, very careful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
We're
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From this reading We’re in a tight place still, though I think we shall get out of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Both husband and wife were in a whirl of excitement so intense that for a little while they could do nothing, say nothing, but look at each other and exchange muttered and incoherent thanksgivings.
