used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
CRUSTnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
CrustsnounUS /krʌsts/
plural of “crust” — the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The Under Crust is soggy and disagreeable.
EARTH'SnounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
GeologistsnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/
plural of “geologist” — a specialist in geology
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
Matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
and nothing more
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
soggyadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːɡi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The Under Crust is soggy and disagreeable.
that is looked for
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
express in speech
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
ThoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The Upper Crust is pleasantly situated on the top and is rich and agreeable and much sought after.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The only apparent reason for its existence is to hold up the Upper Crust.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EARTH'S CRUST Matter-of-fact Geologists speak of the Earth's Crust as if there were only one Crust.
which person or people
From this reading Thoughtful people (like ourselves) who can read between imaginary lines, know that there are (as in a pie) two Crusts, the Upper Crust and the Under Crust.
