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that's
1. contraction. That is.
That’s the book I've been looking for.
2. contraction. That has.
I’ve managed to find the solution to the problem that's been bugging me all day.
3. contraction. That was.
4. contraction. That does.
5. pron. (rare, nonstandard) whose, of which
that
1. conj. Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
He told me that the book is a good read.
I believe that it is true. — She is convinced that he is British.
2. conj. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.
Be glad that you have enough to eat.
3. conj. (now uncommon) Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.
4. conj. Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.
The noise was so loud that she woke up.
The problem was sufficiently important that it had to be addressed.
5. conj. (archaic, or poetic) Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.
6. conj. Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
Was John there? — Not that I saw.
How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw.
7. conj. Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.
8. conj. Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.
9. det. The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
That book is a good read. This one isn't.
That battle was in 1450.
That cat of yours is evil.
10. pron. (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "t
He went home, and after that I never saw him again.
11. pron. The known (thing); (used to refer to something just said).
They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?
12. pron. (demonstrative) The aforementioned quality; used together with a verb and pronoun to emphatically repeat a previous statement.
The water is so cold! — That it is.
13. pron. (relative) (plural that) Which, who; (representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition).
The CPR course that she took really came in handy.
The house that he lived in was old and dilapidated.
14. pron. (colloquial) (Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.)
the place that = where or to which I went last year
the last time that = when I went to Europe
15. adv. (degree) To a given extent or degree.
"The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...".
16. adv. (degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).
I'm just not that sick.
I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.
17. adv. (obsolete, outside, dialects) To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).
Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her.
18. n. (philosophy) Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
is
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of be
He is a doctor. He retired some time ago.
Should he do the task, it is vital that you follow him.
2. n. plural of i
remember to dot your is
a
1. art. One; any indefinite example of; used to denote a singular item of a group.
There was a man here looking for you yesterday.
2. art. Used in conjunction with the adjectives score, dozen, hundred, thousand, and million, as a function word.
I've seen it happen a hundred times.
3. art. One certain or particular; any single.Brown, Lesley, (2003)
We've received an interesting letter from a Mrs. Miggins of London.
4. art. The same; one.
We are of a mind on matters of morals.
5. art. Any, every; used before a noun which has become modified to limit its scope; also used with a negative to indicate not a single one.Lindberg, Christine A. (2007)
A man who dies intestate leaves his children troubles and difficulties.
He fell all that way, and hasn't a bump on his head?
6. art. Used before plural nouns modified by few, good many, couple, great many, etc.
7. art. Someone or something like; similar to; Used before a proper noun to create an example out of it.
The center of the village was becoming a Times Square.
8. prep. (archaic) To do with position or direction; In, on, at, by, towards, onto.
Stand a tiptoe.
9. prep. To do with separation; In, into.
Torn a pieces.
10. prep. To do with time; Each, per, in, on, by.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
11. prep. (obsolete) To do with method; In, with.
12. prep. (obsolete) To do with role or capacity; In.
A God’s name.
13. prep. To do with status; In.
King James Bible (II Chronicles 2:18)
To set the people a worke.
14. prep. (archaic) To do with process, with a passive verb; In the course of, experiencing.
1964, Bob Dylan, The Times They Are a-Changin’
The times, they are a-changin'.
15. prep. (archaic) To do with an action, an active verb; Engaged in.
1611, King James Bible, Hebrews 11-21
Jacob, when he was a dying
16. prep. (archaic) To do with an action/movement; To, into.
17. v. (archaic, or slang) Have.
I'd a come, if you'd a asked.
18. pron. (obsolete, outside, England, and Scotland dialects) He.
19. interj. A meaningless syllable; ah.
20. prep. (archaic, slang) Of.
The name of John a Gaunt.
21. adv. (chiefly Scotland) All.
22. adj. (chiefly Scotland) All.
frightfully
1. adv. In a frightful manner.
2. adv. Very, extremely.
It all went frightfully quickly.
optimistic
1. adj. Expecting the best in all possible ways.
in an optimistic mood
optimistic plans
took an optimistic view
2. adj. (computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.
optimistic concurrency
optimistic locking
view
1. n. (physical) Visual perception.
2. n. The act of seeing or looking at something.
He changed seat to get a complete view of the stage.
3. n. (Internet) A pageview.
4. n. The range of vision.
If there are any rabbits in this park, they keep carefully out of our view.
5. n. Something to look at, such as scenery.
My flat has a view of a junkyard.
the view from a window
6. n. (obsolete) Appearance; show; aspect.
7. n. A picture, drawn or painted; a sketch.
a fine view of Lake George
8. n. (psychological) Opinion, judgement, imagination.
9. n. A mental image.
I need more information to get a better view of the situation.
10. n. A way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
Your view on evolution is based on religion, not on scientific findings.
11. n. A point of view.
From my view that is a stupid proposition.
12. n. An intention or prospect.
He smuggled a knife into prison with a view to using it as a weapon.
13. n. (computing, databases) A virtual or logical table composed of the result set of a query in relational databases.
14. n. (computing, programming) The part of a computer program which is visible to the user and can be interacted with
15. v. To look at.
The video was viewed by millions of people.
16. v. To regard in a stated way.
I view it as a serious breach of trust.
My
1. n. megayear
2. pron. alternative case form of my often used when speaking as God or another important figure who is understood from context.
3. det. First-person singular possessive determiner. See.
4. det. Belonging to me.
I can't find my book.
5. det. Associated with me.
My seat at the restaurant was uncomfortable.
Don't you know my name?
I recognised him because he had attended my school.
6. det. Related to me.
My parents won't let me go out tonight.
7. det. In the possession of me.
I have to take my books back to the library soon.
8. interj. Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.
My, what big teeth you have!
Friend
1. n. A Quaker; a member of the Society of Friends.
2. n. (rock-climbing) (Brand name of) a spring-loaded camming device. Now used (often without initial capital) to refer to any such device.
3. n. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.
4. n. A boyfriend or girlfriend.
5. n. An associate who provides assistance.
The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend. The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend.
6. n. A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted
a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him.
7. n. A person who backs or supports something.
I’m not a friend of cheap wine.
8. n. (informal) An object or idea that can be used for good.
Wiktionary is your friend.
9. n. (colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
You’d better watch it, friend.
10. n. (object-oriented programming) A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.
11. n. (climbing) A spring-loaded camming device.
12. n. (obsolete) A paramour of either sex.
13. n. (Scotland, obsolete) A relative.
14. v. (transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
15. v. To add (a person) to a list of friends on a social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.

Dictionary entries from Wiktionary