used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
BLEEDINGnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading HONOR LIES BLEEDING.
lacking funds
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading HONOR LIES BLEEDING.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph left the room.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Joseph left the room.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading HONOR LIES BLEEDING.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
not any; not one
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
Pranken
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From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
Pranken's
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From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Joseph left the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
Sonnenkamp
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From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
Sonnenkamp's
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From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
express in speech
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
a special situation
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sonnenkamp's decoration was lying at Pranken's feet as he entered, and the first thing he did was to stoop down and pick it up.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pranken balanced the decoration as if it were a heavy weight.
at the time that
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sonnenkamp seemed to be waiting for Pranken to speak first, and when the latter said, "I congratulate you," broke in:-- "No, no--do not.
