used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don’t you think I’m flesh and blood?
weapons considered collectively
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
for the reason that
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Don’t you think I’m flesh and blood?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you think I’m flesh and blood?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Don’t you think I’m flesh and blood?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Look out!” he said hastily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look out!” he said hastily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
I'm
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From this reading Don’t you think I’m flesh and blood?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
InganounUS /ˈiːŋɡə/
any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
it's
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From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
the sound of laughing
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out!” he said hastily.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
and nothing more
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
oughtn't
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From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out!” he said hastily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Look out!” he said hastily.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
shouldn't
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From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
be standing; be upright
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She laughed, a laugh that made Inga turn and glance in their direction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
You're
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From this reading “You’re saying that because you’re only thinking of the money, because you think it’s too big an opportunity for me, that you oughtn’t to stand in my way.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don’t think I can forget that--that time you took me in your arms----” “I shouldn’t have done it!”
