informal |
1. adj. Not formal or ceremonious. | |
an informal get-together | |
2. adj. Not in accord with the usual regulations. | |
an informal agreement | |
3. adj. Suited for everyday use. | |
informal clothes | |
4. adj. (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage. | |
5. adj. (gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned. | |
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. | |
small |
1. adj. Not large or big; insignificant; few in number. | |
A small serving of ice cream. | |
A small group. | |
He made us all feel small. | |
2. adj. (figuratively) Young, as a child. | |
Remember when the children were small? | |
3. adj. (writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written letters. | |
4. adj. Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean. | |
5. adj. Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short. | |
a small space of time | |
6. adj. topics, en, Size | |
7. adv. In a small fashion. | |
8. adv. In or into small pieces. | |
9. adv. (obsolete) To a small extent. | |
10. n. (rare) Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back. | |
11. v. (obsolete, transitive) To make little or less. | |
12. v. (intransitive) To become small; to dwindle. | |
amount |
1. n. The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English). | |
The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis. | |
2. n. A quantity or volume. | |
Pour a small amount of water into the dish. | |
The dogs need different amounts of food. | |
3. n. (nonstandard, sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set. | |
4. v. (intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate. | |
It amounts to three dollars and change. | |
5. v. (intransitive, followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to. | |
He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally. | |
His response amounted to gross insubordination | |
6. v. (obsolete, intransitive) To go up; to ascend. | |
of |
1. prep. Expressing distance or motion. | |
2. prep. (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off". | |
3. prep. (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.). | |
4. prep. From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.). | |
There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage. | |
5. prep. (North America, Scotland, Ireland) Before (the hour); to. | |
What's the time? / Nearly a quarter of three. | |
6. prep. Expressing separation. | |
7. prep. (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with the action indicated by a transitive verb and the quality or substance by a grammatical object.) | |
Finally she was relieved of the burden of caring for her sick husband. | |
8. prep. (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with resulting state indicated by an adjective.) | |
He seemed devoid of human feelings. | |
9. prep. (obsolete) (Indicating removal, absence or separation, construed with an intransitive verb.) | |
10. prep. Expressing origin. | |
11. prep. (Indicating an ancestral source or origin of descent.) | |
The word is believed to be of Japanese origin. | |
12. prep. (Indicating a (non-physical) source of action or emotion; introducing a cause, instigation); from, out of, as an expression of. | |
The invention was born of necessity. | |
13. prep. (following an intransitive verb) (Indicates the source or cause of the verb.) | |
It is said that she died of a broken heart. | |
14. prep. (following an adjective) (Indicates the subject or cause of the adjective.) | |
I am tired of all this nonsense. | |
15. prep. Expressing agency. | |
16. prep. (following a passive verb) (Indicates the agent (for most verbs, now usually expressed with by).) | |
I am not particularly enamoured of this idea. | |
17. prep. (Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase) (see also 'Possession' senses below). | |
The contract can be terminated at any time with the agreement of both parties. | |
18. prep. (following an adjective) (Used to indicate the agent of something described by the adjective.) | |
It was very brave of you to speak out like that. | |
19. prep. Expressing composition, substance. | |
20. prep. (after a verb expressing construction, making etc.) (Used to indicate the material or substance used.) | |
Many 'corks' are now actually made of plastic. | |
21. prep. (directly following a noun) (Used to indicate the material of the just-mentioned object.) | |
She wore a dress of silk. | |
22. prep. (Indicating the composition of a given collective or quantitative noun.) | |
What a lot of nonsense! | |
23. prep. (Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class.) | |
Welcome to the historic town of Harwich. | |
24. prep. (Links two nouns in near-apposition, with the first qualifying the second); "which is also". | |
I'm not driving this wreck of a car. | |
25. prep. Introducing subject matter. | |
26. prep. (Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-ma | |
I'm always thinking of you. | |
27. prep. (following a noun (now chiefly nouns of knowledge, communication etc.)) (Introduces its subject matter); about, concerning. | |
He told us the story of his journey to India. | |
28. prep. (following an adjective) (Introduces its subject matter.) | |
This behaviour is typical of teenagers. | |
29. prep. Having partitive effect. | |
30. prep. (following a number or other quantitive word) (Introduces the whole for which is indicated only the specified part or segment); "from among". | |
Most of these apples are rotten. | |
31. prep. (following a noun) (Indicates a given part.) | |
32. prep. (now archaic, literary, with preceding partitive word assumed, or as a predicate after to be) Some, an amount of, one of. | |
On the whole, they seem to be of the decent sort. | |
33. prep. (Links to a genitive noun or possessive pronoun, with partitive effect (though now often merged with possessive senses, below).) | |
He is a friend of mine. | |
34. prep. Expressing possession. | |
35. prep. Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. | |
He was perhaps the most famous scientist of the twentieth century. | |
36. prep. Belonging to (a place) through having title, ownership or control over it. | |
The owner of the nightclub was arrested. | |
37. prep. Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; (the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this inter | |
Keep the handle of the saucepan away from the flames. | |
38. prep. Forming the "objective genitive". | |
39. prep. (Follows an agent noun, verbal noun or noun of action.) | |
She had a profound distrust of the police. | |
40. prep. Expressing qualities or characteristics. | |
41. prep. (now archaic, or literary) (Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier); in respect to, as regards. | |
My companion seemed affable and easy of manner. | |
42. prep. (Indicates a quality or characteristic); "characterized by". | |
Pooh was said to be a bear of very little brain. | |
43. prep. (Indicates quantity, age, price, etc.) | |
We have been paying interest at a rate of 10%. | |
44. prep. (US, informal considered incorrect by some) (Used to link singular indefinite nouns (preceded by the indefinite article) and attributive adjectives mod | |
It's not that big of a deal. | |
45. prep. Expressing a point in time. | |
46. prep. (chiefly regional) During the course of (a set period of time, day of the week etc.), now specifically with implied repetition or regularity. | |
Of an evening, we would often go for a stroll along the river. | |
47. prep. (UK dialectal, chiefly in negative constructions) For (a given length of time). | |
I've not tekken her out of a goodly long while. | |
48. prep. (after a noun) (Indicates duration of a state, activity etc.) | |
After a delay of three hours, the plane finally took off. | |
something |
1. pron. An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing. | |
I must have forgotten to pack something, but I can't think what. | |
I have something for you in my bag. | |
I have a feeling something good is going to happen today. | |
2. pron. (colloquial, of someone or something) A quality to a moderate degree. | |
The performance was something of a disappointment. | |
That child is something of a genius. | |
3. pron. (colloquial, of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify. | |
She has a certain something. | |
4. pron. (colloquial, often with really or quite) Somebody or something who is superlative in some way. | |
He's really something! I've never heard such a great voice. | |
She's quite something. I can't believe she would do such a mean thing. | |
5. adj. Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify. | |
6. adv. (degree) Somewhat; to a degree. | |
The baby looks something like his father. | |
7. adv. (degree, colloquial) To a high degree. | |
8. v. Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song. | |
9. n. An object whose nature is yet to be defined. | |
10. n. An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense). | |
good |
1. adj. of people | |
2. adj. Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral. | |
good intentions | |
3. adj. Competent or talented. | |
a good swimmer | |
4. adj. Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit. | |
Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm good for it. | |
5. adj. (US) Satisfied or at ease | |
Would you like a glass of water? — I'm good. | |
Are you good? — Yeah, I'm fine. | |
6. adj. of capabilities | |
7. adj. Useful for a particular purpose; functional. | |
it’s a good watch; the flashlight batteries are still good | |
8. adj. Effective. | |
a good worker | |
9. adj. (obsolete) Real; actual; serious. | |
in good sooth | |
10. adj. of properties and qualities | |
11. adj. (of food) | |
12. adj. # Edible; not stale or rotten. | |
# The bread is still good. | |
13. adj. # Having a particularly pleasant taste. | |
# The food was very good. | |
14. adj. # Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements. | |
# Eat a good dinner so you will be ready for the big game tomorrow. | |
15. adj. Healthful. | |
carrots are good for you; walking is good for you | |
16. adj. Pleasant; enjoyable. | |
the music, dancing, and food were very good; we had a good time | |
17. adj. Favourable. | |
a good omen; good weather | |
18. adj. Beneficial; worthwhile. | |
a good job | |
19. adj. Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious. | |
20. adj. (colloquial, when with and) Very, extremely. | |
The soup is good and hot. | |
21. adj. Holy (especially when capitalized). | |
Good Friday | |
22. adj. of quantities | |
23. adj. Reasonable in amount. | |
all in good time | |
24. adj. Large in amount or size. | |
a good while longer; a good number of seeds; A good part of his day was spent shopping. It will be a good while longer until he | |
25. adj. Full; entire; at least as much as. | |
This hill will take a good hour and a half to climb. The car was a good ten miles away. | |
26. interj. That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation. | |
Good! I can leave now. | |
27. adv. (nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly. | |
28. n. The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence. | |
29. n. A result that is positive in the view of the speaker. | |
30. n. The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc. | |
The best is the enemy of the good. | |
31. n. (usually in plural) An item of merchandise. | |
32. v. (intransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve. | |
33. v. (transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To make good; turn to good; improve. | |
34. v. (intransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To make improvements or repairs. | |
35. v. (intransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To benefit; gain. | |
36. v. (transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain. | |
37. v. (transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To satisfy; indulge; gratify. | |
38. v. (reflexive, now chiefly dialectal) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate. | |
39. v. (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise. | |
to |
1. part. A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive. | |
I want to leave. | |
He asked me what to do. | |
I don’t know how to say it. | |
I have places to go and people to see. | |
2. part. As above, with the verb implied. | |
"Did you visit the museum?" "I wanted to, but it was closed.". | |
If he hasn't read it yet, he ought to. | |
3. part. A particle used to create phrasal verbs. | |
I have to do laundry today. | |
4. prep. Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at. | |
We are walking to the shop. | |
5. prep. Used to indicate purpose. | |
He devoted himself to education. | |
They drank to his health. | |
6. prep. Used to indicate result of action. | |
His face was beaten to a pulp. | |
7. prep. Used after an adjective to indicate its application. | |
similar to ..., relevant to ..., pertinent to ..., I was nice to him, he was cruel to her, I am used to walking. | |
8. prep. (obsolete,) As a. | |
With God to friend (with God as a friend); with The Devil to fiend (with the Devil as a foe); lambs slaughtered to lake (lambs slaughtered as a sacrifice); t | |
9. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate a ratio or comparison. | |
one to one = 1:1 | |
ten to one = 10:1. | |
I have ten dollars to your four. | |
10. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation. | |
Three squared or three to the second power is nine. | |
Three to the power of two is nine. | |
Three to the second is nine. | |
11. prep. Used to indicate the indirect object. | |
I gave the book to him. | |
12. prep. (time) Preceding. | |
ten to ten = 9:50; We're going to leave at ten to (the hour). | |
13. prep. Used to describe what something consists of or contains. | |
Anyone could do this job; there's nothing to it. | |
There's a lot of sense to what he says. | |
14. prep. (Canada, UK, Newfoundland, West Midlands) At. | |
Stay where you're to and I'll come find you, b'y. | |
15. adv. Toward a closed, touching or engaging position. | |
Please push the door to. | |
16. adv. (nautical) Into the wind. | |
17. adv. misspelling of too | |
eat |
1. v. To ingest; to be ingested. | |
2. v. To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it. | |
He’s eating an apple. / Don’t disturb me now; can't you see that I’m eating? | |
3. v. (intransitive) To consume a meal. | |
What time do we eat this evening? | |
4. v. (intransitive, ergative) To be eaten. | |
It's a soup that eats like a meal. | |
5. v. To use up. | |
6. v. To destroy, consume, or use up. | |
This project is eating up all the money. | |
7. v. (transitive, informal, of a device) To damage, destroy, or fail to eject a removable part or an inserted object. | |
The VHS recorder just ate the tape and won't spit it out. | |
John is late for the meeting because the photocopier ate his report. | |
8. v. (transitive, informal, of a vending machine or similar device) To consume money or (other instruents of value, such as a token) deposited or inserted b | |
The video game in the corner just ate my quarter. | |
9. v. (transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry. | |
What’s eating you? | |
10. v. (transitive, business) To take the loss in a transaction. | |
11. v. To corrode or erode. | |
The acid rain ate away the statue. The strong acid eats through the metal. | |
12. v. (transitive, informal) To perform oral sex. | |
13. v. (transitive, informal) To perform oral sex on someone. | |
Eat me! | |
14. v. (transitive, informal) To perform oral sex on a body part. | |
I ate his ass. | |
Yeah, eat that dick. | |
15. n. (colloquial) Something to be eaten; a meal; a food item. | |