used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
permission to do something
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
the act of departing
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
how
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From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
Mkuni
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From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he asked me how it was going to be done, I had to confess I did not know; engineering feats are not in my line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
express in words
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He always had mine, and we were fast friends.
at the time that
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was interested, and gave his consent without reserve.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It fell to my lot to tell him of the bridge which would stand astride the tumbling waters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So you see, when all is said and done, Mkuni was a man worthy of respect.
