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um
Interjection
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You use um to show that you are thinking and not ready to speak.
We were prepared, um, in our minds, in our heart, for -- for whatever.
What she did isn't so, um, nice.
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You use um to show that you doubt or are not sure about something somebody said.
Um, I don't think that works.
What? Um, okay. Sure, I guess. I'll tell her.
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You use um with a falling tone to show that you agree.
"How does Tuesday sound?" "Um, sure. Sounds good!"
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You use um to get somebody's attention.
Um, excuse me! Are you busy?
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You use um to bring attention to something that just happened or that was just said.
Um, did you just call me "stupid"?
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
der
interjection
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(Australian) Disdainful indication that something is obvious.
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(Australian) Indication of stupidity.
welt
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verb
put a welt on
welt the shoes
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noun
a raised or strengthened seam
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noun
(= wale)
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
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verb
(= flog, whip, trounce)
beat severely with a whip or rod
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced