used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
anew
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
(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 Are all cows as stupid as that?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are all cows as stupid as that?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Are all cows as stupid as that?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Are all cows as stupid as that?"
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Hem! possibly!" said Miss Mary, dryly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
HemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading "Hem! possibly!" said Miss Mary, dryly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Hem! possibly!" said Miss Mary, dryly.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Hem! possibly!" said Miss Mary, dryly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
by chance
From this reading "Hem! possibly!" said Miss Mary, dryly.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
except for; apart from
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
Toto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
precisely as stated
From this reading At length the parrot said, meditatively:-- "That was a very stupid cow, though!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
a Caucasian
From this reading THE apples and nuts went round again and again, and for a few minutes nothing was heard save the cracking of shells and the gnawing of sharp white teeth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I don't think they are what you would call brilliant, as a rule," Toto admitted; "but they are generally good, and that is better."
