used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you expecting some one?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Stepan asked.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Are you expecting some one?”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Are you expecting some one?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
not used up
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
Stepan
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From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
which person or people
From this reading Stepan finished his cup, turned it upside down in the saucer, put the remaining bit of sugar on top and began to thank Martin, who could see that the old man wanted some more.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Have another cup,” Martin said and poured out more tea for his guest and for himself, and as he drank, he kept peering out of the window.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you expecting some one?”
