With predicative adjectives.
With adverbs of manner.
With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
With verbs, especially past participles.
With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.
Indicates agreement; exactly so.
For example; let us assume.
Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach.
Tried quality; temper; proof.
A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
Essay; trial; attempt.
Trial by sample; assay; specimen.
A strainer for milk.
Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
To tell, either verbally or in writing.
To indicate in a written form.
To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
To recite.
To pronounce.
To try; to assay.
To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion